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Managing Organization:
Trinity House
Website: http://www.trinityhouse.co.uk/interactive/gallery/orfordness.html
Notes:
This lighthouse is located within the Orford Ness National Nature Reserve; see www.nationaltrust.org.uk/orfordness/ for information.
Tower Height: 98
Height of Focal Plane: 92
Characteristic and Range: Flash every 5 seconds, with fixed sector light located halfway up the tower.
Description of Tower: White, conical tower with two red horizontal stripes.
This light is operational
Date Established: 1634
Date Present Tower Built: 1792
Date Automated: 1964
Current Use: Active aid to navigation.
Open To Public? Grounds only.
Directions:
Access has been established via a National Trust ferry from Orford Quay. The Red Trail leads to the lighthouse. For more information, email orfordness@nationaltrust.org.uk
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